Elephanta Caves Tour: Ancient Hindu Sculptures

Discover ancient rock-cut temples and intricate sculptures at the UNESCO World Heritage Elephanta Caves near Mumbai. Explore history, architecture, and religious art.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Elephanta Caves - Experience a distinguished tour of Elephanta Island, home to the UNESCO World Heritage Elephanta Caves. This comprehensive excursion offers an in-depth exploration of ancient rock-cut temples and their elaborate sculptures, which date from the 5th to 9th centuries. The tour includes a detailed examination of the principal cave…
What's Included
  • Admission fees to Elephant Island
  • Bottled water
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

The Elephanta Caves are a series of ancient rock-cut temples situated on Elephanta Island, close to Mumbai, India. Originating from between the 5th and 8th centuries, these caves are famous for their detailed sculptures mainly dedicated to Hindu gods, including the remarkable Trimurti, a 20-foot statue of the three-headed Shiva. The caves boast…

Location
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg
It’s near the Gate Way of India, traveler’s can travel by local trains, cabs. From the Gate Way of India it is 2 minutes walking distance
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Trek04726224515
Jun 13, 2025
Best Mumbai Experience! - Nikhil is a good tour guide. He has all the knowledge related to the cave. In addition, it was so amazing to know stuff based on his trivia and more. He is so accommodating and knows all the best angle for photo. Thank you Nikhil if you’re reading this.😁
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Pmarkou
Jun 6, 2025
Great Tour - Nikhil gave us a very informative tour. We learned way more about Elephanta Caves with Nikhil with us than we would have known on our own. Highly recommend!
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Elpatronx
May 16, 2025
Amazing experience. Great few hours spent. - The whole tour was amazing. Nikhil has exceptional knowledge and a great storyteller, explained everything in great detail. Absolutely loved the tour. Would recommend Nikhil to anyone wishing to do this.
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848sreep
May 6, 2025
Best experience - Mr. Nikhil is completely a fun guy guided us throughout the caves explaining in detail and was kind enough to help us carry things as we had a toddler. Thanks to him for making this visit with lots of happy memories. He can speak English and definitely recommend to take his guidance for the visit and it's worth every penny
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Relax02672777820
May 6, 2025
Elephanta caves - Mr.Nikhil was an excellent guide. Highly recommended taking a guided tour in Elephanta caves to best understand the UNESCO Heritage.
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Roving23834818367
Apr 27, 2025
Quality visit and great kindness - Nikhil was my guide during this visit and he was a great help to understand everything. I would have missed a lot of things if I hadn't. His kindness was also most appreciated, he listened and helped me take pictures of myself on site. The icing on the cake, visiting his fishing village
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Quest24156936808
Apr 24, 2025
Amazing time at the caves with an even better guide!! - Our tour guide Nikhil Tandel was AMAZING, literally the kindest and most welcoming guide ever! He made the whole experience so much better than anticipated, someone give this guy an award or some IPL tickets!!!
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Andrewrc2272st
Apr 23, 2025
Great Experience at Elephanta Caves - Had an amazing time visiting elephanta caves with our guid Nikhil! Would highly recommend because he took the time to direct us throughout the island and explained all of the significance of the art and temples. Was fantastic!
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Dreamer65742560574
Apr 20, 2025
Must-do tour, incredible carvings and Nikhil was a great guide - Amazing Tour, well worth a visit if you’re in Mumbai even if just for the day! Nikhil our guide was very knowledgeable and polite.
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Tobyv204
Apr 20, 2025
Must do tour in Mumbai - Nikhil was such an amazing guide. So well informed, took time to explain everything and took great pictures. This is a must see place in Mumbai and this is a great way to see it.
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From $36
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).